Following is our list of the best Paul Scott quotes and sayings.
The past becomes a texture, an ambience to our present. — Paul Scott
In India nearly everybody spoke metaphorically except the English who spoke bluntly and could make their most transparent lies look honest as a consequence; whereas any truth contained in these metaphorical rigmaroles was so deviously presented that it looked devious itself. — Paul Scott
Ah, well, the truth is always one thing, but in a way it's the other thing, the gossip, that counts. It shows where people's hearts lie. — Paul Scott
English is the language of a people ho have probably earned their reputation for perfidy and hypocrisy because their language itself is so flexible, so often light-headed with with statements which appear to mean one thing one year and quite a different thing the next. — Paul Scott
Imagination is not enough. Knowledge is necessary. — Paul Scott
Rumours began with the whispered gossip of native servants and spread quickly to the rest of the population. — Paul Scott
We need to be able to go to school and feel safe and accepted for who we are. — Paul Scott
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